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GenEng

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students investigate the process of genetic engineering. In this genetic engineering lesson plan, students use paper models of DNA and plasmid bacterium to investigate the process of replicating DNA, splicing genes from DNA, and...
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Flesh Eating Bugs, Moldy Corpses, The Trail of a Killer

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students read about how forensic entomologists use maggots to solve murders. In this forensic science lesson, students read an article and answer questions. They go to different websites about evidence and fingerprinting. 
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Bioluminescence

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students differentiate chemiluminescence from bioluminescence. In this biology lesson, students explain how fireflies and other animals emit light. They discuss the applications of engineered bioluminescence.
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Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore how PCR works through various activities. In this biology instructional activity, students explain how PCR generate copies of DNA. They simulate the process using an online interactive website.
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Chemical Interactions

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students perform scientific investigations to observe chemical reactions.  In this chemical reaction lesson students read a passage and identify the cause and effect. 
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The Basics of Biochemistry

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Science teachers can introduce basic chemical concepts to biology students.
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Microorganisms

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Though there are seventy-seven slides in this PowerPoint, only small bits of information are presented on each. It outlines the roles microorganisms play in the environment and spends time listing characteristics of each four different...
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Macro-DNA: Doing DNA Fingerprinting and Gel Electrophoresis

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students create numbered DNA sequences by taping together the order of the sequence. They count the number of bases in their RFLP's and shade the boxes on their Gel Electrophoresis sheets that represent individual fragments. They...
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DNA Fingerprinting with Gel Electrophoresis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars use DNA fingerprinting to demonstrate the concept that DNA fingerprinting can be used to identify individuals and solve problems. They use gel electrophoresis to analyze the DNA of a suspected criminal to prove innocence...
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Genetic Engineering/Biotechnology

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students create a paper model of a plasmid and insert a DNA molecule that contains a specific gene into the plasmid. They complete an actual transformation involving E. coli bacterium and relate the two activities to one another.
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Transcription, Translation, and the Genetics of Microbes

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students construct various virus models using Fruit loops and Alphabits to represent nucleotides and molecules. They constructs capsomeres using shoes as the capsomeres and discuss various viruses.
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Mold

For Teachers K - 12th
Students explore mold, the different types and the health risks that they pose.  In this mycelium lesson students grow different molds and see which type of foods mold the fastest. 
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Diversity of Life

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students study fungi and its characteristics.  In this fungi lesson students collect and observe fungi then answer questions on what they saw. 
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DNA Fingerprinting: You Be the Judge!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners use their knowledge of DNA fingerprinting to evaluate the use fingerprints in courts, and will address the ethics of establishing a national database of fingerprints.
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DNA Fingerprinting: You Be the Judge!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore DNA fingerprinting. Students discover how DNA fingerprinting is done and judge the validity. They evaluate the use of certain prints in courts and address the ethics of establishing a national database of fingerprpints.
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Infectious Disease Case Study Part I

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders work together to complete a simulation on infectious diseases. They determine which concepts affect a disease more. They complete discussion questions as well.
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"Who Done It?" Analysis of Molecular Fingerprints Left At the Scene of the Crime

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine different types of DNA fragments. They record and analyze their results. They determine who is the criminal in the story.
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Protist Crossword

For Students 6th - 12th
In this protist worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 34 questions about the behaviour and different types of protists.
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Biotechnology

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore biotechnology through various activities. For this biology lesson, students analyze its pros and cons. They study and read informative articles about biotechnology.
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How is Foreign DNA Inserted into Organisms During the Genetic Engineering of Crops?

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars examine the positive benefits and negative consequences of genetically modified organisms following a lecture covering key biotech concepts and techniques. Students then conduct and experiment comparing the travel rate of...
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Molecular Evolution in Plants

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are using a paper chromatography study that is suitable for introductory biology. The absorption spectra studies and gel electrophoresis studies are appropriate for students who have complete both introductory biology and...
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Molecular Evolution in Plants

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine chlorophylls. They explore the absorbing pigments in a variety of plants. Through activities, students determine spectrophotometrically. They compare plant proteins from the family Brassicace to assess the level of...
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DNA Extraction From Living Things

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students extract DNA from split peas. In this biology lesson plan, students hypothesize what DNA looks like and perform the experiment to verify their hypothesis. They explain the importance of DNA in living things.
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Lost Baby

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students simulate the steps involved in creating a DNA fingerprint by the RFLP technique. They analyze RFLP patterns to determine the parentage of a missing baby.

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